Groves High School vs Mercer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Georgia, United States, 0 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Groves High School
Garden City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
Mercer Middle School
Garden City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
512 students
| Measure | Groves High School Garden City, Georgia | Mercer Middle School Garden City, Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #405 of 431 | #428 of 482 |
| National rank | #16473 of 16,910 | #14374 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,469 | 512 |
| Enrollment | 1,469 | 512 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 9% |
| city | Garden City | Garden City |
| state | Georgia | Georgia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 11.6).
- •Groves High School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Groves High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 84.6%).
- •Mercer Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 19.9).
- •Groves High School is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 512.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Groves High School better than Mercer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Middle School ranks higher (16.4 vs 11.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Groves High School and Mercer Middle School?
About 0 m in a straight line, between Garden City and Garden City in Georgia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Groves High School: 1,469. Mercer Middle School: 512. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Groves High School and Mercer Middle School rank in Georgia?
Groves High School is 405th of 431 and Mercer Middle School is 428th of 482 among high schools in Georgia on the 2025 Success Index (US).